[TenTec] SCOUT ON CW?

[Ed Worst]

Thanks for the information, Mark.  Perhaps it does require a tweak.  When
the manual arrives, it sounds like the information in there might be
helpful.  Yes, I like this little rig too - especially if I can fix that
IF-BW problem.

73,
ed - k9ew

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From: <n8coo@juno.com>
To: <tentec@mailman.qth.net>
Cc: <edworst@att.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 21:44 PM
Subject: Re: [TenTec] SCOUT ON CW?


> Hi Ed,
>
> I have noticed the bandpass shifting lower in frequency as the BW control
> is turned CCW on my Scout.  But it seems like I only have to use the RIT
> to shift the received signal about 200 Hz lower  than zero beat to peak
> up the signal with the BW control fully CCW.   So I'm guessing it would
> be around a 500-600 Hz tone.  Haven't done any measurements to verify
> that.  So yours doesn't sound exactly right to me.
>
> I don't have the manual at my present  location, but as I recall it does
> have a very good discussion on theory, alignment, and schematics.  I
> don't remember any specifics on the characteristics of the BW/Jones
> filter though.
>
> If you want,  you could call Ten Tec service and ask them what they
> think...I have found them to be very helpful.   865-453-7172    You can
> also e-mail them at service@tentec.com, they may not answer your question
> directly but ask you to call for someone in particular there to answer
> your question.
>
> You're right, the qsk is great on that rig.   I've been using mine
> portable when I get a chance and it's a fun little rig to use.   I picked
> up an LDG z-11 tuner recently and it works fb with the Scout too.  Need
> to get a lighter (switching) supply, the linear one that came with it is
> too heavy to drag around!  It needs to stay at home hi hi.
>
> 73 de Mark N8COO
>
>
> On Tue, 15 Apr 2003 16:56:25 -0500 "Ed Worst" <edworst@att.net> writes:
> > Hello to the list...
> >
> > I am the new owner of a Scout 555.  I have been using it on CW
> > ('love that
> > QSK), but I was surprised to see how the IF BW control worked.  I
> > was
> > expecting something that would narrow up the bandwidth of the IF,
> > and allow
> > me to tune the desired CW signal into the center of the bandpass
> > with the
> > RIT control.  But what I'm seeing is the IF BW control acts more
> > like an
> > adjustable Low Pass audio filter.  As I narrow the "IF Bandwidth", I
> > have to
> > retune the desired signal to a lower frequency making it harder to
> > hear.
> > With the IF BW control full counterclockwise, the desired signal is
> > strongest at nearly ZERO Hertz audio frequency... not very useful.
> >
> > Am I using the wrong procedure, or is it supposed to operate like
> > that?  (I
> > don't have a manual yet, so I can't look for the answer in there.)
> >
> > Any help would be appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks & 73.
> > ed - k9ew
> >
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